Shellfish Free Honey Peppermint Herbal Tea
Few things are as instantly soothing as a mug of fresh peppermint tea sweetened with a touch of raw honey. This recipe keeps things beautifully simple — just three real ingredients that come together in minutes on your stovetop. The fresh peppermint leaves steep into a pale, fragrant brew that tastes far more vibrant than anything from a paper sachet, and the raw honey adds a gentle floral sweetness without overpowering the cool, herbal notes. Letting the water rest briefly off the boil before steeping is a small but smart step that protects the delicate oils in the mint leaves. It's the kind of drink that works equally well as a morning ritual, an after-dinner digestif, or a cozy wind-down before bed. Every ingredient here is naturally free from any ocean-derived concerns, so you can sip with complete peace of mind.
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Learn more →Ingredients
2 servings
- 2 cups water
- ½ cup fresh peppermint leaves, loosely packed
- 2 tsp raw honey
Instructions
- 1
Heat the water in a small saucepan or kettle over medium-high heat until it just reaches a gentle boil, then remove from heat and let it rest for 30 seconds.
- 2
Add the fresh peppermint leaves to the hot water and steep for 5 minutes, until the water is pale green and fragrant.
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